1948 Austin 16 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 16 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |